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Columns in the Classical Order are known to all of us who follow the art of architecture and very important to a company like A.J. Brauer. As background, the Greek orders would be Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Romans gave us Tuscan, a simplification of Doric and Composite, which is considered to be somewhat more elaborate than Corinthian. To ad

As declared by The Wall Street Journal earlier in the month, home buyers are currently embracing the contemporary craftsman approach. This fact alone initiates the dialogue about the significance of the Modern Craftsman style as presently showcased by homeowners across the United States. Historically speaking, the American Craftsman style as seen b

Thanksgiving has come and gone but traditional ideas in design plans remain on our minds year round. In terms of tradition, Colonial Fireplaces certainly offers a design element that imbues the modern home with both the spirit and the reality of the Colonial Period in America. So let’s take a brief look at it’s origins and how it can be

Dry Stack Walls are usually defined as walls that are built without mortar. This is a very old technique that has its roots in the simple retention of soil. While it is a basic simple and cost effective method of wall construction, it can also be effective as a landscape design statement. Now that we have said that, let’s revisit what Kelly R

Dry Stack Walls are generally defined as walls that are built without mortar. This is an ancient technique that has its roots in the necessity to retain soil. While it is a very simple and cost effective method of wall construction, it can also be effective as a landscape design statement. Now that we have said that, let’s pay attention to wh

There is an obvious point in the design process where your angst begins to overly influence you. The open questions continue to outnumber the answers. Previously in this space we discussed a potential solution. That is to consider a few ideas from nature. There is cool website, www.freshome.com, that we read and try to absorb on a regular basis. T

There is a critical point in the design process where angst begins to inhabit the lives of the participants. The open questions continue to outnumber the answers. Color, scale, texture, pattern, what to leave in; what to leave out. Maybe one way to sort some things out is to take a few Design Tips from Nature, Now. There is superb website, www.fres

The ability to create your own statement in an interior design or landscaping plan is never simpler than by the incorporation of a few Stone Furniture Elements. Let’s look at three ideas to ponder when you embark on this journey. Firstly, as mentioned previously in this space, technology is on your side in terms of industrial advances such as CNC m

In 2014, given the advances in machinery and overall technical competencies, a homeowners Natural Stone Options have been increased by orders of magnitude previously unimaginable. Let’s slip behind the curtain, so to speak, and take a look at two game changers and what they mean for your design plans Take for example the CNC machines (compute